The 2022 candidates will be listed below as they file for office. To be eligible to run, all candidates must complete the Candidate Filing Form by the stated deadline. The Candidate Filing Form will open on September 21. The official candidate filing period closes at 11:59 p.m. on October 12.
** Updated on October 7 at 4:30 p.m.
November State Conference Candidates
Office Candidate
Governor Avery Smith, Francis Howell
Allison Zhang, St. Joseph's Academy
Guy Fairchild, Mexico YMCA
Quincy Johnston, Elsberry
Maggie Kiley, Visitation Academy
Lieutenant Governor Chase Montgomery, Francis Howell
Renee Steinbrueck, Cor Jesu Academy
Secretary of State Megan Challis, Cor Jesu Academy
Alannah Tapley, Elsberry
Sofia Shah, Visitation Academy
Gen Baumer, St. Joseph's Academy
Adam Spree, Lindbergh
Speaker of the House Tess Degenhart, Visitation Academy
Christine Wehmeyer, Elsberry
Daida Herrera-Garcia, Mexico YMCA
Emily Allen, St. Joseph's Academy
Attorney General Emma Berwin, Cor Jesu Academy
Tim Browdy, St. Louis University High
Amelia Ward, Visitation Academy
Brooke McKenney, Lindbergh
December State Conference Candidates
| Office | Candidate |
|---|---|
| Governor | Mason Hayes, Timberland Eva Smith, Kirkwood Jillian Opie, Lee's Summit West |
| Lieutenant Governor | Trinity Kiner, Timberland Natalie Hosto, Kirkwood |
| Secretary of State | Ayiana Baynes, Timberland Bryce Endecott, Lee's Summit West |
| Speaker of the House | Jade Wilson, Timberland Reece Farley, Lee's Summit West |
| Attorney General | Sami Mann, Lee's Summit West |
